lekgotla

Definitions

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n. A consultative process between groups pursuing a common goal.

Etymologies

From Tswana lekgotla ("a public place where consultation and judicial proceedings are conducted"). (Wiktionary)

Examples

Also discussed at the lekgotla was the fight against poverty; implementation of the accelerated shared growth initiative; safety; improving governance and administration; and South Africa's continental and global contributions.

The official said however the lekgotla was a twice-yearly meeting to review all government policies and programmes, and that this one would take place ahead of the president's state-of-the-nation address to Parliament and the Budget.

The ANC's National Executive Committee (NEC), meeting at its annual 'lekgotla' earlier this month, said that this type of direct contact with voters would need to be the hallmark of the ANC's election campaign.